Feb 1, 1985 -
In an effort to add some much-needed power to their lineup St. Louis trades OF-1B David Green SS Jose Gonzales P Dave LaPoint and OF-1B Gary Rajsich to the Giants for slugging 1B Jack Clark. Gonzales will change his name to his mother's maiden name of Uribe and win the starting shortstop job with the Giants. Giants coach and resident wit Rocky Bridges will note that Uribe really is "the player to be named later."

Oct 16, 1982 -
Four Cardinal pitchers are helpless to stop the Brewers from rallying to a 7-5 win after Dave LaPoint's error in the 7th.